Lakers host Kings in NBA preseason game at Crypto.com Arena
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Last updated Oct 8, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are set to host the Sacramento Kings in their first NBA preseason home game on October 8 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The matchup is scheduled to tip off at 10:30 p.m. EDT, featured on ESPN2. Previously, the Lakers played two preseason games, with notable performances from former Tennessee players Dalton Knecht and Cameron Carr. Knecht scored 11 points in a game at Golden State, while Carr led with 19 points against the Kings in their earlier matchup.
- •Lakers are 1-1 in preseason games so far.
- •Kings enter the matchup with an 0-1 preseason record.
- •Tipoff is at 10:30 p.m. EDT on ESPN2.
- •Dalton Knecht scored 11 points against Golden State.
- •Cameron Carr scored 19 points in the last game against the Kings.
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